The legislation controlling the production of Home Information Packs (HIP) recognises two types of Inspections.
Using RdSAP methodology, this certificate confirms the current energy efficiency status of the house and is a mandatory document that must go into the HIP.
In addition, the Energy Performance Certificate shows what heat saving measures could be installed to improve the energy efficiency rating given to the house thereby reducing the heating bills and the carbon emissions.
This is a property survey that describes the condition of the house, both its fabric and its services and the Home Inspector will include the Energy Performance Certificate as part of the Report. In addition the Report will indicate the house re-building costs for insurance purposes.
Although it is only a recommended document for inclusion in the Home Information Pack, this Report will identify any problems with the house and give the Seller time to put them right before the house goes on the market. In this way the Purchaser will be more certain about what they are buying and will be less likely to pull out. This means the Seller should achieve a faster sale and pay off their mortgage earlier.
EastDevonHomeInspectors.com has strong links with a fully professional Conveyancing firm which is a Home Information Pack Provider. Together we have a unique service to offer which produces good quality HIP's quickly, effectively and reliably. Packs are available as bound volumes, on CD and on the Web, where they can be viewed or downloaded 24 hours a day.
While some Pack Providers only produce a minimised pack which usually means delays because the Purchaser's Lawyers must fill all the gaps, our way produces a good pack for the Estate Agent. A fully qualified Property Lawyer will identify any problems with the title or the searches very early and will advise on any potential problems at no extra cost. Solving problems before a purchaser is found means fewer delays.
This teamwork means ’job done‛ well.
Rest assured, Sellers and Estate Agents can commission any combination of the Home Information Pack, the Energy Performance Certificate or the Home Condition Report without the Conveyancing and these can be delivered with complete professional integrity being maintained.
